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On the outskirts of Croscombe near Shepton Mallet , comprising derelict property, barns and land extending to 7.51 acres, the property attracted plenty of pre-sale interest from a number of would-be buyers.

On the night the guide price was exceeded as bidding soared to an impressive £370,000.

"Once again this demonstrated that selling at auction can reap rewards for vendors," said Jeremy Bell, of the Burnham office of Greenslade Taylor Hunt.

Land prices were also buoyant. Nine acres of agricultural land at Stone Allerton sold for £132,000 from a guide of £75,000, while 1.12 acres at Cheddar made £30,000 and a smaller plot at Berrow – 0.41 acres sold for £15,800.